Hope Florida program under fire as Gov. DeSantis pushes for it to become state law
Governor Ron DeSantis touts the Hope Florida program as conservative public assistance reform.
Governor Ron DeSantis touts the Hope Florida program as conservative public assistance reform.
Keeping daylight saving time year-round would be 'very popular,' Trump says
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
DeSantis continues to battle state legislatures over condo relief measures
Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at state lawmakers on Thursday, continuing an ongoing battle with the state legislature.
Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at state lawmakers on Thursday, continuing an ongoing battle with the state legislature.
SAVE Act passes House: What to know
The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.
The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.
House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.
Florida House, Senate pass budget plans
The Florida House and Senate on Wednesday passed proposed budgets that are billions of dollars apart, giving them a little more than three weeks to mesh their spending goals and reach an agreement on tax cuts.
The Florida House and Senate on Wednesday passed proposed budgets that are billions of dollars apart, giving them a little more than three weeks to mesh their spending goals and reach an agreement on tax cuts.
Gulf of America name change approved by Florida Legislature
Florida lawmakers passed bills to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" in state laws and materials.
Florida lawmakers passed bills to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" in state laws and materials.
What's the status of the budget bill?
Some Republicans are stalling action on President Donald Trump’s bill consisting of tax breaks and spending cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to move the process forward before legislators leave Washington, D.C. for a two-week spring recess.
Some Republicans are stalling action on President Donald Trump’s bill consisting of tax breaks and spending cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to move the process forward before legislators leave Washington, D.C. for a two-week spring recess.
SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill
The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.
The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.
Governor DeSantis, Florida House speaker at odds over tax cut proposals
With just a few weeks left in Florida's annual legislative session, top Republicans in Tallahassee still don't see eye-to-eye on the biggest priority: nailing down the state budget, with tax cuts being a major sticking point.
With just a few weeks left in Florida's annual legislative session, top Republicans in Tallahassee still don't see eye-to-eye on the biggest priority: nailing down the state budget, with tax cuts being a major sticking point.
Proposed budget cuts could impact private colleges, universities across Florida
Florida lawmakers are weighing cuts to a long-standing program that helps thousands of state residents attend private colleges, including the University of Tampa and Saint Leo University.
Florida lawmakers are weighing cuts to a long-standing program that helps thousands of state residents attend private colleges, including the University of Tampa and Saint Leo University.
Worst stock market days in history
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
Could Pinellas County soon have a county mayor? Proposal would create new top office
Pinellas County commissioners are weighing a proposal to establish a county mayor's office – and while it's not a done deal, a countywide mayor could take office in less than three years.
Pinellas County commissioners are weighing a proposal to establish a county mayor's office – and while it's not a done deal, a countywide mayor could take office in less than three years.
Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Florida Senate targets 'high stakes' testing
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.